The agent for Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill criticized officials for how they handled the NFL player's arrest hours before their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Drew Rosenhaus told Fox News Digital in a statement Sunday that the situation involving Hill was “completely unacceptable.”
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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, #10, listens to agent Drew Rosenhous before the NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
“What happened to Tyreek at the stadium today is completely unacceptable,” he said. “Tyreek did not deserve to be treated in that manner by the police involved. Tyreek's legal team will be pursuing this matter on Tyreek's behalf and I am sure they will consider taking legal action.”
Hill was “briefly detained” by Miami-Dade police officers before the game. Videos posted on social media showed officers handcuffing Hill on the ground in what appeared to be an intense moment. Dolphins defensive end Calais Campbell said he was also handcuffed when he and Jonnu Smith stopped to support Hill during his moment with the officials.
Miami-Dade Police Director Stephanie V. Daniels said an officer involved in the incident has been placed on “administrative leave” pending the outcome of an internal investigation.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill speaks during a press conference following the NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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“That should tell you everything you need to know,” Hill said.
The wide receiver maintained he had “no idea” why police officers handcuffed him.
“I wasn't disrespectful because my mom didn't raise me that way,” Hill said. “I didn't say any bad words. I didn't do anything like that. Like I said, I'm still trying to figure it out, man.”
Hill said he wondered what would have happened if he weren't an NFL player.
“I don't want to bring race into it, but sometimes it gets a little iffy when you do,” he added. “What would have happened if it wasn't Tyreek Hill? God knows what that guy or those guys would have done. I was just making sure I did what my uncle always told me to do when I was in a situation like that: 'Just listen, put your hands on the wheel and just listen.'”
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, #10, scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told The Associated Press that the league was in contact with the Dolphins about the incident.
Hill played against the Jaguars and had an 80-yard touchdown reception. He made fun of his arrest during the celebration.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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